Pest Control & Lawn Care Blog

The need for outdoor pest control does not diminish during the cold months.   While it may seem that nature slows down during the winter, some insects and rodents pay no heed to the calendar. These nasty vermin remain quite active in the cold, particularly if...

Dormant grass seeding can help you get the lush, green lawn you’ve always wanted. By now, you’ve put away the lawn mower and drained your garden hoses for wintertime storage, but there’s one last outdoor task you can complete this season: dormant grass seeding. Giving...

The quest to get rid of centipedes is often vexing for homeowners because they pose some unique challenges. In fact, especially in northern Utah, one of the most common complaints we get from our customers is about centipedes. And while most people find centipedes...

Winter lawn care isn’t time-consuming or difficult, and preparing your yard for the cold months can provide a host of benefits come spring. Even though your grass seems dormant during the winter, a lot is going on underground that you can’t see. Taking some preventive...

Just as April showers bring May flowers, indoor pests are often the unfortunate result of colder weather. As the crisp days of fall turn into the cold days of winter, the temperature brings more than just people inside; it brings in pests as well. While most of these...

Lawn fertilization is important during the fall season, to ensure that our northern Utah lawns are healthy and green come spring. The correct type of fertilizer prepares your lawn for the harsh winter ahead and replenishes its nutrients after the hot summer season...

Pest invasions are especially problematic during the fall season in northern Utah. As temperatures drop, pests seek out warmth and reliable food sources, both of which may be found in your home. Spiders, insects and rodents are annoying and maybe a little scary, but...

Northern Utah lawn care requires a year-round commitment, but some of the most important steps happen during the fall season. As the cool weather returns to the Wasatch Front, it’s time for some important late-season lawn maintenance. The focus is on weed control,...

Deep root injection is a process designed to nourish your trees and shrubs so that they can thrive.This approach to fertilization also helps them resist a number of devastating diseases, but unlike traditional top-down fertilization strategies, it doesn’t destroy your...

Weed control can be vexing for homeowners and garden enthusiasts, especially in northern Utah, where the diverse and tenacious weed population is so challenging. Unless you can get your weeds under control, your yard or garden will quickly turn into an unsightly mess....

DIY pest control may seem like a great way to save some money keeping bugs and other critters at bay around your home. According to the experts, however, trying to apply your own pest control treatment may cause more problems than it corrects. At best, you may still...

Noxious weeds are a nationwide problem, and several states are currently grappling with the complications of controlling them. Noxious weeds are considered to be those that pose significant harm to the environment, to animals or to humans. In Utah, the problem with...

The diverse challenge of Utah pests is best controlled through the use of the barrier technique. Experts recommend both physical and chemical methods to reduce the presence of pests, depending on each situation. The physical option is sometimes preferable because...

Lawn Care tips Lawn care steps vary based on the type of lawn you have as well as the season. Consider also the impact that Northern Utah’s fickle climate can have on your lawn. Many yard care experts believe that nursing your lawn through the brutal weeks of summer’s...

Lawn fertilization is a detailed process that often requires the assistance of a professional, due to its complexity and time-consuming nature. This is especially evident during the summer months, when lawns are typically at their most vulnerable because of the hot...

Effective lawn care can help control Utah’s common summer turf problems, some of which may present an added challenge if you do not recognize the underlying cause or have any idea how to correct it. If you know what to look for, you can be prepared to take action....

Commercial lawn care differs from residential services, but it’s more of a theoretical difference than a practical one — many of the procedures and practices are identical. The main difference is scope and intent. Besides the usual suspects of mowing, edging and...

Environmentally Friendly Lawn Care Lawn care can be both rewarding and challenging, especially if you endeavor to use environmentally friendly methods. Those who practice organic lawn care may find peace of mind in a chemical-free routine, but this route brings some...

Slug and snail damage to plants can be severe enough for many gardeners to label them as the worst pests to infiltrate a yard or garden. Compounding the problem is that slugs and snails can create damage around-the-clock. Pest control is especially important during...

Many people search for safe pest control methods to use in their yards, especially if they plan to plant fruits, vegetables, herbs or anything edible. Many insects provide necessary biodiversity, but some are clearly unwelcome and even damaging. Beyond the health of...

Pest Control Products Recently, more and more people have asked for information on organic or natural pest control. Below are some of the natural strategies available for home use.   Beneficial Insects There are many so-called “good bugs” that dine on our...

  Soon, spring will give way to the joys of summer, and it’s time to think a little more carefully about your lawn. Most lawn care professionals will offer their unwavering opinion on which grass is the “right” grass to plant for the ideal lawn but, in reality,...

You work hard to have a lush, green lawn and then, one day, disaster strikes! There’s a big, brown spot, right in the middle of your yard. Now what? Don’t despair if a spot is bare… it’s easy once you know just a few secrets of how to fix bare patches in your lawn....

  When the mercury starts to climb, the heat is definitely on for your lawn. Keeping your yard healthy and green through the warmest summer months takes dedication and hard work, and a little bit of specialized knowledge.   Watering Your Lawn in the Summer...

  Having a green lawn these days can have an entirely different meaning. For years, lawn care involved the use of toxic chemicals that put the environment at risk. Today, organic lawn care service is becoming more common and much more effective. If you want to go...

  The beauty of a green lawn is always appealing. Maybe you have a large, active family, or you’re charged with keeping a busy company’s grass green and lush. Either way, if you’re struggling to keep the grass green and healthy, you may be dealing with a...

  In northern Utah, it’s time to winterize lawn-sprinkler systems before temperatures drop any further. Winterizing is essentially the process of removing any residual water from the pipes, sprinkler heads and valves, preventing pipes from cracking or rupturing....

How To Avoid Winter Tree Damage in Utah Winter tree damage is a real threat in Provo and across northern Utah. Many people believe that deciduous trees hibernate through the winter, immune to problems and risks. In reality, several conditions and predators can harm...

Winter pruning It is important to prune fruit trees each year to encourage a robust fruit crop. Winter in northern Utah is a good time for pruning because the leaves have dropped, granting clear access to the entire tree structure and allowing you to see any damage or...

Proper Utah lawn care takes time and effort, diverting your attention from family, friends and leisure activities. You can do several things this year to reduce the work required for having a beautiful, green lawn come spring. Improving your soil conditions is a...

  During the winter, ornamental plant care in northern Utah involves taking steps to prevent frost and freeze damage. Ornamentals are exposed to a variety of cold weather-related risks, many of which can be easily prevented. Sometimes, however, despite your best...

  Watering your lawn in the winter is as important as in any other season, but a little trickier. The importance of watering during the cold months can’t be overemphasized, if you want your turf and plants to be healthy come spring. The tricky part is that your...

Spring Pests Spring is coming and that means spring pests are too. As you dream of warmer days and getting back outdoors, your friendly neighborhood spiders, insects and rodents are having the same thoughts. Once daytime temperatures approach 60 degrees, pests feel...

Dangerous Bugs and Pests Insects, bugs, pests, rodents, vermin… all things creepy and crawly make most us of take a step backwards. Granted, we’ve all tried setting one of those crazy, spring-loaded mouse traps or sprayed over-the-counter bug spray in an attempt to...

Spring Fertilizing Guide One topic, more than any other, seems to elude do-it-yourself lawn aficionados: fertilizer. We all know we’re supposed to do it, but nobody seems to know when, or with what, how often, or how much. Heck, most of us don’t even know how to read...

Tips for keeping your Spring Lawn green It’s green (hopefully) and it grows (hopefully) and you mow it and it looks really lovely (again, hopefully). But now that Spring is about to, well, spring, let’s talk about the different types of grass that grow in our area,...

  The use of traps to control bugs and other pests has become increasingly popular as more consumers become concerned about using toxic chemicals in and around the home. A quick Internet search indicates that there might be more types of pest traps available than...

Common Lawn Care Mistakes Are you making lawn care mistakes you don’t even realize you’re making? You work hard to keep your lawn healthy and looking full and green but what if you’re working against yourself? Urban legends and old wives’ tales often lead us down the...

All About Beneficial Bugs Believe it or not, there are some beneficial bugs that we should be happy to have around our homes and in our gardens! With over 100,000 different species of insects in the U.S., a surprisingly low number are harmful to humans. In fact, most...